Emergency Care

In case of emergency, call us immediately at 412-885-2500. We have doctors and technicians on the premises 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are available to help weekends and holidays when you need us most. We are fully equipped to provide your pet with emergency care including emergency stabilization, laboratory testing and x-rays, IV fluid therapy, pain control, infection treatments, wound care and fracture care, treatment for poisonings or seizures, and referrals to specialty facilities. Contact our hospital right away if you have an concerns or questions. Our address is 3610 Library Road, Pittsburgh PA 15234.

Emergency Care

In case of emergency, call us immediately at 412-885-2500. We have doctors and technicians on the premises 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are available to help weekends and holidays when you need us most. We are fully equipped to provide your pet with emergency care including emergency stabilization, laboratory testing and x-rays, IV fluid therapy, pain control, infection treatments, wound care and fracture care, treatment for poisonings or seizures, and referrals to specialty facilities. Contact our hospital right away if you have an concerns or questions. Our address is 3610 Library Road, Pittsburgh PA 15234.

Your First Visit

Before Your First Visit

Your first visit will allow us to get to know each other better, check your pet's health and start preventive care to prevent against future illnesses.

For your convenience, download the VCA New Client Form to complete and bring with you to the hospital.

Please also gather any medical, vaccine and adoption records you may have for your pet.

Getting Your Pet to the Vet

A new environment can be stressful for any pet, regardless of age. Please keep your pet on a leash or in a carrier while visiting the hospital.

If you need a cat carrier, we'd be happy to provide a temporary one - as well as a few quick tips to make things easier for you both.

If your pet is shy or feels stressed around other pets, please let us know so that we can help.

During Your First Visit

During your pet's first visit, your veterinarian will do a head-to-tail exam and check overall health, including the skin and coat, eyes and ears, teeth and gums, heart, lungs and other vital organs. He or she will also check your pet for fleas, ticks and other external parasites.

Your veterinarian will also ask questions about your pet's diet, habits and activities, and discuss overall health and wellness including:

Vaccine History

Parasite Prevention

Spaying/Neutering

Dental Care

Microchipping

Your first visit is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your pet's breed. Symptoms of many hereditary conditions are not always obvious, so awareness is important for early detection.

This is also great time to ask for any recommendations or tips about care, training and feeding. Don't forget to schedule your pet's follow-up visit before you leave. After all, preventive care can help your pet live a longer and healthier life.

If you have any questions at all about your pet's upcoming visit, don't hesitate to call us.